Autotest - Handling Circuit
If straight line speed is not your cars strongest point then head over to the Autotest Area to put your driving driving skills through their paces. Forget horsepower and cc’s… serious arm work will be required on the steering wheel to get the best time, you might even find a bit of handbrake will get you around the very tightest corners quickest.
The Autotest is completely FREE to enter. All you need to do is show your driving licence and fill in the sign-on form. There is a trophy up for grabs, which will be presented to the day's quickest runner.
Signing On Procedure
- Walk over to the Autotest circuit signing on at the start of the course.
- Fill in the disclaimer form and present your driving licence.
- You may now move your vehicle over to the Autotest circuit fire-up road and await your turn.
Rules & Regulations
- The Autotest circuit is ONLY for road legal cars. No slick tyres etc.
- Seatbelt is mandatory
- No Passengers allowed.
- A 5 second penalty will be added if you hit ANY part of the circuit. 3 penalties and the run is VOID
- Any reckless driving or failure to comply with the instructions of marshals will result in your immediate removal from site.
Retro Show 2011 Autotest Times
The winner of the 2011 Autotest was
Chris Wright in his
Mini Van.
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| Name |
Car Make & Model |
Best Time |
| Chris Wright |
Mini Van |
19.97 |
| Frank Frostfa |
Ford escort |
20.1 |
| Stuart Simons |
MG midget 1275 |
20.28 |
| Jamesw Mc Williams |
Austin mini |
21.78 |
| Dan Burton |
Ford fiesta |
22.13 |
| Tim Whiatm |
Innocent cooper 1300 |
22.25 |
| Paul Barenam |
BMW 340 |
22.28 |
| Liam Payne |
MK2 fiesta popt |
22.32 |
| Jeremy Lawton |
Mercedes 190 3.6 |
22.56 |
| Lennon Widdows |
Renalt 19 16V |
23.6 |
| Frank Hayes |
Corina crusader |
23.66 |
| Graham Waters |
Hyundi coupe |
23.78 |
| Ryan Oliver |
Ford fiesta |
23.83 |
| Steven Morris |
Mercedes 190 2.0 ANTO |
23.94 |
| Ben Whitworth |
Ford fiesta |
24.31 |
| Scott Shepherd |
Triumph spitfire 1500 |
24.53 |
| Chris Graham |
Triumph spitfire 1500 |
24.62 |
| Neil Armstrong |
Rover coupe turbo |
24.8 |
| Christopher Mathson |
Mercedes 190 D |
25.31 |
| Mick Ward |
Fiat 133 |
26.03 |
| M Parller |
Sierra |
31.59 |
Retro Show 2010 Autotest Times
The winner of the 2010 Autotest was Matthew Mayman in his Mini 1000.
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| Name |
Car Make & Model |
Best Time |
| Matthew Mayman |
Mini 1000 |
19.28 |
| Chris Whight |
Mini Van |
19.84 |
| Ivan Reed |
BMW E21 323i |
19.93 |
| Mark Wilkinson |
Talbot Samba Rallye |
20.13 |
| Liam Payne |
Fiesta 1.1 Pop |
20.41 |
| Rob Sanguy |
Ford Fiesta 1.1 |
20.41 |
| Leigh Taylor |
Mini Mayfair |
20.53 |
| Dave Brooks |
Toyota Starlet KP62 |
20.63 |
| Richard Arnold |
MG ZR |
23.62 |
| Zak Williamson |
VW Passat |
23.78 |
| Jeremy Lawton |
Merc 190 |
23.88 |
| A Kelly |
MG Metro |
23.96 |
| Jai Kotmari |
Bertone X1/9 |
24.96 |
| Mark Parker |
Ford Sierra |
25.31 |
| Steve Morris |
E300 TD Estate |
25.84 |
| Olie Nickless |
Mk 2 Fez 1.1 |
28.53 |
| James Coleman |
BMW E28 525e |
28.94 |
| Steve Commons |
Ford Cortina |
40 |
Retro Show 2009 Autotest Times
The winner of the 2009 Autotest was Chris Whight again in his Mini Van.
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| Name |
Car Make & Model |
Best Time |
| Chris Whight |
Mini Van |
20.75 |
| Shadi Eddin |
Ginetta G4 |
21.15 |
| Liam Payne |
Ford Fiesta |
21.90 |
| Mark Wilkinson |
Talbot Samba |
22.30 |
| Joss Ronchetti |
Mini Cooper S |
22.31 |
| Mark Skeen |
Peugeot 205 GTI |
22.75 |
| Steve Morris |
Mercedes 190 |
23.65 |
| S J Simmons |
MG Midget 1275 |
23.66 |
| Joss Ronchetti |
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus |
23.69 |
| Andy Cross |
Ford Escort |
23.94 |
| Mark Low |
Mercedes 190e |
24.00 |
| Sean Chess |
Ford Fiesta |
24.06 |
| S.Stone |
Ford Fiesta |
24.47 |
| Scott Turner |
Mini 7 |
24.56 |
| Jeremy Lawton |
M.B |
24.63 |
| Matt Eggleton |
mk2 Golf GTI |
25.00 |
| K.Harris |
A H Sprite |
25.07 |
| Jai Kothari |
Fiat Uno Turbo |
25.15 |
| Carl Gratton |
Mercedes 190 |
25.41 |
| Gary Bateman |
Fiat Coupe |
25.63 |
| Darren Harley |
Modeo Zetec S |
26.03 |
| Zak Williamson |
Ford Fiesta |
26.09 |
| Ben Rowland |
Audi Coupe |
26.34 |
| Tim Winton |
Mercedes 190e |
26.36 |
| Tim Buttolph |
Datson Sunny |
26.41 |
| Andy Shervington |
Toyota Starlet |
26.50 |
| Nick Froome |
Mercedes E300 |
26.97 |
| Chris Etherington |
Vauxhall Cav Mk1 |
27.62 |
| A.Snowdon |
Mazda |
27.81 |
| Terry Davies |
Ford Escort |
27.82 |
| Carl Gray |
Ford Capri |
27.94 |
| Paddy Lawson |
Austin Meastro |
28.31 |
Retro Show 2008 Autotest Times
The winner of the 2008 Autotest was Chris Whight in his Mini Van.
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| Name |
Car Make & Model |
Best Time |
| Chris Whight |
Mini Van |
26.06 |
| Ivan Reed |
BMW 323i |
26.94 |
| Pete Shorrel |
Mazda MX5 |
27.09 |
| D.Harling |
205 Gti |
27.28 |
| David Tapp |
VW Corrado 960 |
27.68 |
| Stuart Simons |
MG Midget 1275 |
27.78 |
| W Gill |
Astra Gte |
28.69 |
| S Morris |
Mercedes 190 |
29.00 |
| Andrew Newman |
Toyota Mr2 |
29.12 |
| Steve Nolan |
Escort Mexico |
29.15 |
| Colin Stickland |
VW Golf Gti |
29.22 |
| Ashley Elworthy |
VW MK1 Golf |
29.25 |
| Alistair Lobban |
Mini |
29.38 |
| Richard Chester |
Audi S4 |
29.44 |
| Paul Brighton |
Escort MK1 |
29.81 |
| Stuart Howell |
Honda CRX |
30.56 |
| Liam Horn |
Ford Escort |
30.88 |
| Richard Warnes |
Vauxhall Chevette |
30.91 |
| Adam Newman |
Toyota Mr2 |
31.20 |
| Dean Rice |
Ford Mondeo 1.8 |
31.56 |
| Matthew Chesterman |
Renault Clio 1.2 |
31.63 |
| Paul Johnson |
Ford Cortina GT |
31.97 |
| Paddy Larson |
Rover Metro |
32.78 |
| Rachel Grassby |
BMW 323i |
33.81 |
| Jamie Short |
Cortina GT |
36.53 |
| Polly Naylor |
VW Polo GT |
36.63 |
| Phillip Cheung |
Ford Mondeo D |
38.20 |
| DJ |
Chyrsler PT Cruiser |
38.63 |
| Abi Tether |
VW Microbus |
38.65 |
Retro Show 2007 Autotest Times
| Driver |
Car |
Best Time |
| Paul Norris |
Sun Talbot |
35.57 |
| Chris White |
Mini Van |
36.53 |
| Steve Young |
Fiesta XR2 |
38.28 |
| Paul Baveham |
BMW 335 |
38.37 |
| Duncan Rees |
Sierra |
40.5 |
| Steve Dray |
105E |
40.81 |
| Damian Pope |
Peugeot 306 |
41.25 |
| Bob Haman |
MkII Cortina |
41.63 |
| Kevin Harris |
Mexico |
42.07 |
| Steve Morris |
Mercedes 190 |
42.5 |
| Mark Cox |
Nissan Silvia |
42.56 |
| Dave Brooks |
BMW 3 Estate |
42.58 |
| Dan Wright |
VW Golf TDI |
42.62 |
| Malcolm Pavis |
Scineitan GTE |
42.72 |
| Ross Keeler |
Suzuki Cappo |
42.9 |
| Andrew Patom |
Mondeo V6 |
43.07 |
| Lee Snixeu |
VW Golf GTI |
43.35 |
| David Phillips |
Peugeot 306 |
43.88 |
| Chris Godden |
MG Midget |
44.1 |
| Dan Bolton |
VW Golf GTI |
44.75 |
| Lee Snixeu |
VW Golf GTI |
44.84 |
| James Railton |
Tv Acclaim |
44.85 |
| Julian Reynolds |
Rover SDI |
45.25 |
| Christian Skelton |
Metro |
49.09 |
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